Tag: meat processing
Interested in starting a meat processing business? Whether you’re early in your research, planning to open a new plant, or expanding an existing operation, explore our blog for practical information, real-world guidance, and stories of hardworking Americans who are getting after it.
At Friesla, we’re helping farmers, ranchers, and entrepreneurs build independent meat processing businesses in communities across the country. Explore our resources on starting a meat processing business, the basics of meat processing, USDA inspection requirements, available grants and funding opportunities, and other practical information on building and running a successful operation.
Posted February 28, 2025
Where, How, To Whom? Thinking About Sales as an Independent Meat Processor
Meat processors are passionate about craft butchery and high-quality meat production, but some can overlook a key reality: where, how, and to whom will they…
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Posted January 27, 2025
From Feeder to Eater: Real Stories of Local Meat Processors
Every Friesla Meat Processing System is different, and the goals and operational setups are diverse. But the one thing in common is that all of…
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Posted December 31, 2024
Why Americans Are Demanding Good, Whole, Local Food
The local food movement has seen a resurgence in recent years, driven by a variety of factors from human health to food system resilience. How…
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Posted December 13, 2024
Client Story: BRK Meats
Raising, slaughtering, and processing animals for meat was once a routine part of American life, directly connecting communities to their food. Over time, as the…
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Posted November 5, 2024
Client Story: Harrison Harvesting
“COVID shined a light on how we had neglected our food chain, and it also shined a light on where our whole [meat processing] system…
Read More
Posted September 24, 2024
Waste Management Options for Small Meat Processing Facilities
Effective meat processing waste management is a critical part of any small meat processing operation, whether you’re operating a Friesla Mobile or Modular System, a…
Read More
Posted August 30, 2024
Investing in Local Meat Processing: Impact, Opportunity & Income Diversification
Local meat processing has gained attention in recent years partially because of backlogs during COVID, but also because it is recognized as a cornerstone of…
Read More
Posted July 9, 2024
Grass-Finished vs. Grain-Finished: What’s the Beef?
Most beef is sold as either grass-finished or grain-finished—but what does that actually mean? Understanding the differences between grass-finished vs. grain-finished beef starts with how…
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Posted June 10, 2024
Meat Processing Plant Sizes & Where Friesla Fits
The meat processing industry has consolidated dramatically over the past several decades, moving from local and regional systems to a highly centralized model—even though small…
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Posted May 8, 2024
Partner Story: Sierra Jepsen, Butcher Solutions
“Before COVID, you could call your local butcher and get a harvest slot the next week. But now you need to call a year in…
Read More
Interested in starting a meat processing business? Whether you’re early in your research, planning to open a new plant, or expanding an existing operation, explore our blog for practical information, real-world guidance, and stories of hardworking Americans who are getting after it.
At Friesla, we’re helping farmers, ranchers, and entrepreneurs build independent meat processing businesses in communities across the country. Explore our resources on starting a meat processing business, the basics of meat processing, USDA inspection requirements, available grants and funding opportunities, and other practical information on building and running a successful operation.
Posted February 28, 2025
Where, How, To Whom? Thinking About Sales as an Independent Meat Processor
Meat processors are passionate about craft butchery and high-quality meat production, but some can overlook a key reality: where, how, and to whom will they…
Posted January 27, 2025
From Feeder to Eater: Real Stories of Local Meat Processors
Every Friesla Meat Processing System is different, and the goals and operational setups are diverse. But the one thing in common is that all of…
Posted December 31, 2024
Why Americans Are Demanding Good, Whole, Local Food
The local food movement has seen a resurgence in recent years, driven by a variety of factors from human health to food system resilience. How…
Posted December 13, 2024
Client Story: BRK Meats
Raising, slaughtering, and processing animals for meat was once a routine part of American life, directly connecting communities to their food. Over time, as the…
Posted November 5, 2024
Client Story: Harrison Harvesting
“COVID shined a light on how we had neglected our food chain, and it also shined a light on where our whole [meat processing] system…
Posted September 24, 2024
Waste Management Options for Small Meat Processing Facilities
Effective meat processing waste management is a critical part of any small meat processing operation, whether you’re operating a Friesla Mobile or Modular System, a…
Posted August 30, 2024
Investing in Local Meat Processing: Impact, Opportunity & Income Diversification
Local meat processing has gained attention in recent years partially because of backlogs during COVID, but also because it is recognized as a cornerstone of…
Posted July 9, 2024
Grass-Finished vs. Grain-Finished: What’s the Beef?
Most beef is sold as either grass-finished or grain-finished—but what does that actually mean? Understanding the differences between grass-finished vs. grain-finished beef starts with how…
Posted June 10, 2024
Meat Processing Plant Sizes & Where Friesla Fits
The meat processing industry has consolidated dramatically over the past several decades, moving from local and regional systems to a highly centralized model—even though small…
Posted May 8, 2024
Partner Story: Sierra Jepsen, Butcher Solutions
“Before COVID, you could call your local butcher and get a harvest slot the next week. But now you need to call a year in…